Thomasboro's mayor, Tyler Evans, participated the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Carbon or clean: A simple choice
Samuel Dotson, a graduate student in nuclear engineering, responds to a recent op-ed regarding a proposed nuclear microreactor on the University of Illinois campus.
‘Tis the season to be robo-ed
If you’re getting more than the usual number of annoying robocalls of late, you’re not alone.
Act fast: Historic school for sale
Susan discusses why the former Col. Wolfe School at 4th and Healey in Champaign deserves to be saved.
This community needs better options for biking and walking
Kathy provides some examples of why C-U needs to improve on this front.
“Just an accident” is unacceptable
With the uptick of pedestrian and bicycle deaths in the last year or so, Charlie takes a look at what it all means and why this pattern is unacceptable.
I voted early at Brookens — with a little help from my friends
Here's a fun story about voting early, but it isn't what you'd quite expect it to be.
Let’s work together to get saliva testing to the community
University of Illinois has developed a groundbreaking COVID testing process. Now it needs to be expanded.
Local farmers need you to buy their food right now
If there was ever a time to give until it hurts, 2020 is the year.
What educational values and beliefs underpin a decision to have armed School Resource Officers?
Ameena analyzes the data surrounding SROs in Urbana schools, and provides commentary about how the Board of Education needs to refocus on students.
Walking while Black
Durl breaks down some data about pedestrian stops in Urbana, and how it compares to the rest of the state.
Help wanted: Bars and restaurants need your assistance
Rosemary has a few things to say about the state of bars and restaurants, and how patrons should navigate them with kindness.
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